The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V359000·Announced 2019-05-13

Unruh Fire Recalls One 2018 RAM 5500 Fire Truck for Brake Light Defect

Unruh Fire is recalling one 2018 RAM 5500-based fire truck because its brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle defect that could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or crashes have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Unruh Fire, Inc. is recalling one 2018 RAM 5500-based fire truck equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall addresses a defect where the brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle.

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. No injuries or crashes have been reported in connection with this defect.

Unruh Fire has notified the owner and will provide replacement brake lights free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 5500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Unruh Fire, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • 5500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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